Rezolve AI CEO Sees Battle for Control of Agentic Commerce

Rezolve AI CEO Dan Wagner said Agentic Commerce will transform shopping from a process in which consumers repeatedly search, compare products and place orders into one where they state their needs once and an AI agent handles the subsequent decisions and transactions. The shift matters because platforms, retailers and payment providers will compete anew for control of customer relationships and transaction data.

The latest developments show that retailers remain wary of giving external AI agents access to real-time inventory and product data, while competition is shifting toward payment rails, agent authorization and governance rules. Wagner said those that can securely connect inventory, identity and payments are more likely to control the gateway to AI shopping. Current reports disclosed no specific transaction value, partner organizations or implementation date.